This biography text for year 5/6 and P6/P7 describes Pierre-Simon Laplace. He used maths to understand and explain the world around him, including how ocean tides work. Many of his equations are still used today. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. A reading comprehension question and answer sheet.

In this lesson pack for year 5, year 6, P6 and P7, pupils will learn about sea defences, from hard engineering to soft engineering solutions which help fight against coastal erosion. Pupils will create their seaside and try out some sea defences. This pack includes: A differentiated lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation containing information about coastal erosion and sea defences Simple to resource! The items you will need: Sand Plastic trays Pebbles or small stones Small plastic water bottle Blue food colouring

This explanation text for P5, linking to the topic electricity, describes the life and achievements of Enedina Alves Marques. She was the first black woman to gain a degree in engineering in Brazil. Her biggest achievement was the construction of a huge underground hydroelectric power plant, now called the Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza Plant. A hydroelectric power plant uses the power of moving water to generate electricity. An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text for year 4, linking to the topic electricity, describes the life and achievements of Enedina Alves Marques. She was the first black woman to gain a degree in engineering in Brazil. Her biggest achievement was the construction of a huge underground hydroelectric power plant, now called the Governador Pedro Viriato Parigot de Souza Plant. A hydroelectric power plant uses the power of moving water to generate electricity. An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This interview with Josh Geating for P6, linking to the topic forces, describes his work as a robotics engineer. He explains what he does, what made him passionate about robotics and gives advice for how to get into the field. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This interview with Josh Geating for year 5, linking to the topic forces, describes his work as a robotics engineer. He explains what he does, what made him passionate about robotics and gives advice for how to get into the field. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this lesson pack for P6, linking to the topic forces, pupils will carry out a comparative test. Pupils will make their own simple pulley system and investigate whether it alters the force needed to lift an object. This lesson pack includes: A lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining how to make the pulley system Printable instructions to make the pulley system Simple to resource! The items you will need: Two identical cardboard bottles Three plastic bottle tops String Heavy weights Small buckets or large yogurt pots with handles Toy to lift Weights

In this lesson pack for year 5, linking to the topic forces, pupils will carry out a comparative test. Pupils will make their own simple pulley system and investigate whether it alters the force needed to lift an object. This lesson pack includes: A lesson plan with cross-curricular links A PowerPoint presentation explaining how to make the pulley system Printable instructions to make the pulley system Simple to resource! The items you will need: Two identical cardboard bottles Three plastic bottle tops String Heavy weights Small buckets or large yogurt pots with handles Toy to lift Weights

Linking to the topic ‘inheritance’, P7 pupils will extract DNA from fruit. A PowerPoint presentation explains what DNA is, and how to extract the DNA. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining what DNA is Printable instructions

Linking to the topics ‘evolution and inheritance’ , year 6 pupils will extract DNA from fruit. A PowerPoint presentation explains what DNA is, and how to extract the DNA. This pack includes: A lesson plan A PowerPoint presentation explaining what DNA is Printable instructions

A non-fiction biography text for P7, linking to the topicBiodiversity and interdependence. Despite facing enormous challenges, zoologist Charles Henry Turner made some incredible discoveries about insect behaviour. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction biography text for year 6 , linking to the topic Living things and habitats . Despite facing enormous challenges, zoologist Charles Henry Turner made some incredible discoveries about insect behaviour. This downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets.

A non-fiction text linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence for P4, this interview with Dr Nicola Bradbear explains the work she does with bees. Nicola founded the charity Bees for Development in 1993 and it has been helping people in different countries look after their bees. Small snippets of text, ideal for reluctant readers. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

A non-fiction text linking to the topics plants for year 3, this interview with Dr Nicola Bradbear explains the work she does with bees. Nicola founded the charity Bees for Development in 1993 and it has been helping people in different countries look after their bees. Small snippets of text, ideal for reluctant readers. The downloadable reading pack includes: An A3 reading spread for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this instructional text for P3, linking to the topic and biodiversity and Interdependence, pupils learn how to make eco-friendly food wraps. They use one of bees’ amazing creations to reduce plastic waste! This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

In this instructional text for Year 2, linking to the topics living things and habitats , pupils learn how to make eco-friendly food wraps. They use one of bees’ amazing creations to reduce plastic waste! This downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text P3, linking to the topic biodiversity and interdependence, explains how beehives work. There’s nothing quite like honey on a hot slice of toast – but how does this super sweet and tasty nectar get from bees to your breakfast table? The answer lies inside wooden boxes called beehives where honey bees make their homes and store their honey. The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

This explanation text for year 2 , linking to the topic Living things and habitats , explains how beehives work. There’s nothing quite like honey on a hot slice of toast – but how does this super sweet and tasty nectar get from bees to your breakfast table? The answer lies inside wooden boxes called beehives where honey bees make their homes and store their honey. The downloadable reading pack includes: Two differentiated A3 reading spreads for you to print. Reading comprehension question and answer sheets, differentiated using our magnifying glasses key (on the bottom right). One magnifying glass indicates easier and two means harder.

An activity for P4 linking with the topic Biodiversity and interdependence. A hands-on lesson in which your pupils will learn about the role bees and insects play in pollination. This pack includes: A lesson plan linked to the curriculum A PowerPoint presentation Printable instructions Printable flowers and bees for the activity Instructions to create a waggle dance, like bees do! Simple to resource! The items you will need: Two different coloured powders Paintbrush

An activity for year 3 linking with the topic plants. A hands-on lesson in which your pupils will learn about the role bees and insects play in pollination. This pack includes: A lesson plan linked to the curriculum A PowerPoint presentation Printable instructions Printable flowers and bees for the activity Instructions to create a waggle dance, like bees do! Simple to resource! The items you will need: Two different coloured powders Paintbrush